{"title":"Barnaby Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Barnaby Smith, a veritable maestro in the realm of arts and culture literature. Known for his insightful analyses and engaging narratives, Smith has carved a niche for himself with works that delve deep into the intricacies of music and its cultural impact. One of his renowned titles, \u003cem\u003eCrowded House's Together Alone\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a vivid exploration of the iconic album that has left an indelible mark on music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarnaby Smith's books are celebrated for their meticulous research and accessible prose. Whether you're a seasoned music aficionado or a curious newcomer, his works provide a thorough and enriching experience that enhances your understanding of the arts. Smith's passion for his subject matter shines through in his writing, drawing readers into the stories behind the music that defines our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the depth and complexity within the arts with Barnaby Smith's collection, and immerse yourself in narratives that celebrate both the familiar and the extraordinary in culture. Every book in this collection promises to inform, entertain, and inspire, making it a perfect addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crowded-houses-together-alone-by-barnaby-smith-9798765105153","title":"Crowded House's Together Alone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntertextual, passionate and personal throughout, \u003ci\u003eCrowded House’s Together Alone\u003c\/i\u003e is a key addition to the surprisingly limited range of scholarship on one of Australasia’s most successful and adored bands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFusing pop music with place and landscape, Crowded House’s \u003ci\u003eTogether Alone\u003c\/i\u003e (1993) was unprecedented in its Australasian context, and in the process of making this album, the group’s sound transformed profoundly. \u003ci\u003eCrowded House’s Together Alone\u003c\/i\u003e examines why Neil Finn took the daring decision to record amid the wilds of Karekare Beach, West Auckland, considers how British producer Youth impacted the band’s dynamics, and places the album within a wider artistic context, expanding beyond pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also recounts author Barnaby Smith’s visit to Karekare on the trail of \u003ci\u003eTogether Alone\u003c\/i\u003e’s atmospheric melancholy – a psychogeographic adventure exploring what it means to visit a landscape under the spell of the music it has inspired. A song-by-song analysis further explores the fragile alchemy that produced the most poetic statement in the Crowded House catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362549874924,"sku":"9798765105153","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8980023488869.jpg?v=1772890885"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/barnaby-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}